Chapter 8, Washing the Marrow

Many merchant caravans have skilled individuals stationed within them, but there are indeed too many who wish to ambush the caravans along the way

Once one begins to cultivate and enters the Qi Induction Realm, it is likely that their strength will surpass that of ordinary individuals

In the case of the washing marrow herb, if there are purple leaf veins, it is considered a purple grade

Purple is of the highest quality

In addition, there are also feudal lords from various regions of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who will send elite merchant caravans from their families, often spending even more lavishly than those itinerant merchants

Breathing in energy to the bones, the strength can reach a thousand pounds

In the past, the ancestors of the Xu family from the farming community saved the ancestral phoenix tree of that clan, and the contemporary saintess shared a mutual affection with them

The strength can reach up to 200 pounds.

Therefore, he does not intend to spend much effort on it. He takes out two ceramic pots from his bamboo house, places the soil that has been soaked in water from the square ceramic jar into them, and puts the seeds of the love rose on top, intending to give them to Xiao E and Xu Xindie

When are they coming?" Xu Zongyi replied noncommittally and asked.

Xu Zongyi tightly clenched the bag of seeds in his hand, his knuckles turning pale, and his good mood vanished in an instant, replaced by a sense of heaviness and helplessness

He has also read the relevant records about the Chaotic War Phoenix Clan, which has maintained a friendly relationship with the Nong family, the Xu clan, for generations

In daily diet, improper control of cooking time or excessive food intake can easily lead to the accumulation of impurities in the body, ultimately affecting cultivation. If these impurities are not cleared from the body over a long period, it will be impossible to break through to a higher realm

I understand, I understand, I will remember the teachings of Sister Xiao'e! Xu Zongyi quickly smiled apologetically, not wanting to worry Xiao'e.

The same seeds, when planted by different individuals, yield completely different results

Xu Zongyi believes that, in today's world where external conflicts are occurring, something akin to the emotional rose is unlikely to be very popular

At present, with my own abilities, I am fundamentally unable to provide her with significant assistance, and the time left for me is already limited

Among peers like Xu Zongyi, those who have been able to achieve such feats have been exceedingly rare since ancient times

He buried the seeds of the washing marrow grass, each spaced about one finger's width apart

The Love Rose, naturally inclined towards warmth, has thorny vines and contains mild toxins. It requires extremely high standards for soil and water quality. Both its petals and leaves possess analgesic and blood-activating properties. The Purple Rose Queen is stunningly beautiful and enchanting. If its petals can be extracted for essence, women applying it to their faces can maintain their youth, with the best effects. The efficacy diminishes with lower grades... Xu Zongyi suddenly realized why the Love Rose is so popular. Regardless of whether it is the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple grade, all possess anti-aging effects for the complexion. One must ask, how many women do not like it?

Finally, he planted a seed, which was given to him by Xu Changping, alongside it. Based on the growth of this plant, it would be determined what kind of books Xu Zongyi could read in the Sutra Repository.

Many external chambers of commerce are able to find their way here, where they will bring some goods demanded by the Xu family of farmers in exchange for grain

Today, Xu Xindie lent a batch of seeds to Xu Zongyi

Later, in order to maintain the relationship with the Xu family of farmers, engagements would be arranged periodically, a move that was naturally aimed at ensuring the survival of the Tianzu Wutong tree

Minor matters may not attract the attention of those behind the scenes, but when it comes to issues of significant interests and life and death, the situation may be different. For now, one can only bide their time and accumulate strength for a future breakthrough

Sister Xiao'e, during this period, you should focus on your cultivation and stay by Miss Xindie’s side; you need not concern yourself with other matters

The water placed inside has the effect of expelling impurities from the body. While others may require the use of cleansing herbs, for Xu Zongyi, it is no longer necessary

Xu Zongyi believes that whether he can turn his fortunes around depends on this year's autumn equinox, which is very important. Cultivation requires wealth, and most of what he has sown this year, he intends to keep until the autumn harvest season, to directly exchange for the things he desires.

"You go ahead and do your thing, I will take a look around." Xiao E did not want Xu Zongyi to be reprimanded because of her, nor did she know how well she was faring in the Sutra Hall, and it was not appropriate for her to inquire in detail here

Therefore, one should take the time to accumulate knowledge and experience before the autumn equinox

Regardless of which clan the women belong to, those from the Xu family in the farming community, who excel in cultivation, are indeed quite sought after in the entire cultivation world

The strength can reach five hundred pounds by drawing air into the blood

By drawing air into the skin, the strength can reach one hundred pounds

He has greatly increased his strength; although he is only seven years old, he is now able to lift a giant stone weighing 300 pounds. It is worth noting that he was originally born with great strength.

The realm of drawing in Qi lies in the connection with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth

In recent days, he has been diligent in changing clothes and taking showers

Cultivation is self-discipline

The energy permeates the entire body, and the strength can reach 3,000 pounds

This clan is extremely terrifying, and the people within it are exceptionally formidable, far beyond what Xu Zongyi can manage. Xiao E looked at his expression and sighed softly, saying, "This matter will be handled by Miss Xindie herself, so do not overthink it. The Chaos War Phoenix Clan is too fearsome; we can only look up to them for our entire lives"

"The difficulty is so great." Xu Zongyi held the ancient seed in his hand and studied it earnestly: "Vegetation such as 'cutting hair and washing marrow' purifies the impurities in the human body and aids in cultivation. The soil where it is planted must be of pure quality, and the water used for irrigation, if it carries turbidity, needs to be purified with tranquil leaves to remove the impurities from the water..."

As for exchanging grain storage points for some powerful techniques for cultivation, it is truly too extravagant to even contemplate; he does not even possess a grain storage order

However, he also understands that it is essential to build a solid foundation at this moment; otherwise, in times of chaos, even self-preservation will become a challenge

Because Xu Xindie was troubled by the marriage arrangement with the Chaos War Phoenix Clan, there is one advantage to the Scripture Pavilion, which is that it does not involve cultivation-related matters or major confidential issues

Alright! Xu Zongyi responded and went about his own business. No matter what, Xiao E is currently living well. If Xu Xindie truly marries into the Chaos War Phoenix Clan, according to the rules, Xiao E will also become a handmaid accompanying the bride. At that time, they would indeed be worlds apart, which he naturally does not wish for.

Xu Zongyi had read numerous travelogues by the ancestors of the Xu family from farming backgrounds, where many women were willing to pay a great price for certain plants that could preserve their youth

The cultivated cleansing grass and love rose showed no signs of activity, yet Xu Zongyi remained relatively unhurried, consuming purple quality strengthening rice daily and drinking water transformed in the four-sided ceramic jar

It is said that the cultivation of the love rose is extremely difficult, which poses considerable challenges for children of the same age as Xu Zongyi

In previous years, during the autumn harvest season, the Xu family of farmers would unlock the hidden restrictions

Any king of a clan, in order to please his woman, would hire a skilled farmer from the Xu family to specifically cultivate such crops

The red rose is considered the least valuable, and being able to cultivate a blue one is already quite remarkable

Any disciple in the palace can read this, so he checked it out. The Chaos War Phoenix Clan is extremely formidable, with pure blood inheritance. Uniquely, at birth, they possess a strength of ten thousand pounds, and once they begin to cultivate, they become even more terrifying

Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple

Wiping the bookshelf, cleaning the scrolls, organizing the books, and categorizing them are the tasks that Xu Zongyi must accomplish every day

I am not very clear about the specific situation, but it is expected to be in the spring of next year or this year's beginning of winter, with the timing uncertain. It is said that Miss Xindie had a fierce argument with her parents, but her status only allows her to make sacrifices for the family.

Half a month ago, he used the methods from the "Rongshui Dadian" to cultivate the land to an exceptionally fertile state, and now it has finally come into use

It is not easy to reach the Xu family of farmers in the Taihang Mountains. Over the years, there have been very few trading merchants who have been able to sustain their cooperation.

I truly wish to explore the world outside; as long as one possesses a skill, one can go anywhere in the world. Xu Zongyi has always admired the days of practice and experience of his ancestors from the Xu family in the countryside, having read many stories about them.

The washing marrow grass requires a planting period of forty-nine days before it can be harvested for one season. After that, it can be harvested every seven days, with a maximum of seven seasons, depending on the quality of the cultivated plants. Only the purple grade can yield seven seasons

One must understand that they are all embodiments of wealth, especially now that we are in chaotic times, the outside world is even more tumultuous, incomparable to the tranquility found within the Taihang Mountains

Now he uses these four square ceramic jars as his water bottles every day

Because itinerant trading is extremely dangerous, if a merchant convoy lacks sufficient depth in its accumulation and offends certain powerful forces, it could potentially deal a devastating blow to the entire convoy

Nowadays, outside the Taihang Mountains, wars occur from time to time, and naturally, the prices of rice and grain rise accordingly

The Blue Rose Demoness has become something that many people desire but cannot obtain, and its price is exorbitant

In the farmhouse, the fruits that are cultivated are all graded by quality

Five small realms, each with significant differences. Xu Zongyi possesses innate divine strength, which is why he was able to face Xu Duande in battle before.

Inside the Sutra Repository, there exists a powerful array. Each book requires a corresponding cost to be opened, which will automatically deduct points from each person's grain storage order. To take a book out of the Sutra Repository, a greater number of points will be deducted.

After completing everything, he returned to the room and opened the "Comprehensive Treatise on Water." Water can enhance soil quality, but it still requires other additives. Xu Zongyi currently has nothing and can only mix the ashes from the burned firewood with water and charcoal ash for irrigation

In the blink of an eye, seven days have passed

The physique has also strengthened unconsciously

The "Rongshui Grand Code" not only contains methods for improving water quality, but also includes many essentials for planting

The Xu family of the peasant class and the Chaos War Phoenix Clan share a history that laid the foundation for both clans thereafter

Xu Xindie treats him sincerely, not regarding him as a servant, and takes good care of herself. No matter what, she must do her utmost to help her

The Purple Rose Demon Queen is even rarer among those who can cultivate it

The emotional rose is cultivated from a hundred seeds, making it very difficult to plant. He does not dare to waste even a little and can only conduct a small experiment. This is one of the most challenging flower species to cultivate in the realm of concentration.

If one wishes to cultivate, washing the marrow is a frequent and intricate task

Xu Zongyi calculated that there are approximately 800 seeds of the Xisui grass, which are very small. Since Xisui grass grows very well and is a type of vegetation suitable for the Qi Gathering realm, most attempts will be successful. The challenge lies in cultivating high-quality specimens.

After tempering with Strengthening Rice and the water from the square ceramic jar, he has now achieved a strength of three hundred pounds. It is important to note that he has not yet entered the Qi Induction Realm, yet he understands that these are merely standards found in human literature and can only serve as a reference

For Xu Zongyi, he only needs to drink the water from the square ceramic jar, as the deeper impurities within the body cannot be eliminated in a short period of time

However, very few people are able to practice self-discipline, not to mention the external factors involved, which is why the use of cleansing grass has always been a daily necessity for everyone

One must always maintain internal cleanliness, constantly eliminating impurities, for living means to inhale and exhale the energies of the universe. Every day, one must consume food, yet not everyone is able to absorb pure vitality.

Thus, he is very aware of the significant gap between himself and them. In the face of such a formidable opponent, how can he assist Xu Xindie?

I want to manage things, but I cannot. As for you, make sure not to cause any trouble. There are many young masters and young ladies with direct bloodline heritage coming and going from the Sutra Repository. When faced with issues, you must endure, do you understand? We are forever just servants, with no background whatsoever. Not everyone is like Miss Xindie. Xiao E spoke earnestly. Although Xu Zongyi has some abilities now and has entered the Sutra Repository, these descendants of the Xu family from farming backgrounds are not to be trifled with. Their status and position are evident, and she is able to recognize this.

Regarding the matter of Xu Xindie, he could only keep it to himself; otherwise, acting recklessly at this moment would only add to her troubles. Only after he becomes stronger can he truly help her

He knew that he could not compare himself to those young masters and young ladies of noble bloodlines. If he could, in addition to filling his stomach, save a little for his upcoming cultivation, he would be completely satisfied